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Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING. Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”

Nicholas Hankins paints an old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.
Nicholas Hankins shows us how to create an inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene.
Nicholas Hankins paints a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.
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  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 41
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 40
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 39
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 38
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 37
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 36
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 35
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 34
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 33
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 30
Bob Ross illustrates the illusion of infinity as mountain and water fade into the distance.
Bob Ross paints a pretty tree lined pond oasis.
Team up with Bob Ross and travel back to the days of swimming in the secluded creek.
This beautiful Bob Ross mountainscape captures the last weeks of Winter.
This glorious sky can be the backdrop of a mighty mountain and still take center stage.
In a densely covered spot hidden from the roadway lies a quiet little pond.
Follow along with the brushes of Bob Ross and step into a beautiful mountain oval.
Travel deep into the forest with Bob Ross and discover an elegant timeless waterfall.
Bob Ross takes a detour from the weather-worn trail and travels off the beaten path.
Take a drive deep into the desert with Bob Ross
On a vertical canvas Bob Ross paints the deepest, darkest place in the forest.
Walk along the beach with Bob Ross.
Stroll down to the river with Bob Ross.
Join Bob Ross on a clear windless day, where reflections guide his brushstrokes.
Join Bob Ross as he paints a gorgeous river gently flowing alongside a lovely grove,
Bob Ross paints a beautiful full moon by the riverside.
Come visit the coast with Bob Ross and paint a glorious seascape.
Catch a glimpse of an early winter morning's light with Bob Ross.
Happy little church tucked into a bed of snow, evergreens and mountains.
Visit this deep wooded valley with Bob Ross and get a double surprise!
Big ol' country barn snuggled in the snow.
Bob Ross creates a painting within the shape of the state of Florida.
Snow-covered landscape, icy pond and cabin, compliments of Bob Ross.
Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a glorius mountain.
A charming Bob Ross landscape from Nicholas Hankins’ brushes.
You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation or an old mill!
Nicholas Hankins crafts a night scene with silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees.
Bob Ross paints a big old barn in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.
Nicholas Hankins creates an expansive view of a Bob Ross snowcapped mountain.
Bob Ross paints an old dockside pier.